Amelia's Mexican Kitchen - Grant

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   Michael

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first time trying it but after the positive reviews, it sounded like a great place. My spouse fell in love with street tacos in Mexico City when our son was born and had been craving them but never happy with what was on offer. Amelia's was exactly what we wanted and the food was really great. The Quesabirria was particularly good and the mini-chimis (Birria) were full of meat but just a trifle cool by the time the rest of the food was brought out, but still very tasty. I always like to have a chile relleno and I enjoyed them as well. All in all we had one of the best meals we'd eaten out in a long time. Our waiter was incredibly friendly, attentive and despite the busy crowd, made sure we were well taken care of. I would recommend the restaurant to anyone who likes Mexican.
   

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   Graeme

   Edmonton

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   My wife and I had made reservations for 630. Upon arrival to the restaurant learned that the restaurant had overbooked and that 30 other people with reservations were also waiting, with a wait time to be seated of over an hour. We did not wait as clearly they don’t understand how to operate a restaurant.
   

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   Ana

   VIP

   Tucson

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   This was our second times in the row that we had made reservations, and they had no table for us when we arrived. We made reservations for dinner days ahead. When we arrived, they told us that there's no table available. The hostess told us that they might possibly have a table for us if we would be willing to wait for about 45 minutes. She then pointed at the people who were standing outside like sardines and told us that all of those people (over 30 of them) were also having reservations as well and waiting for tables as well. We were not the only one both time that were so frustrated and left both times. Amelia's Kitchen, why the heck on earth would you take reservations when not having the tables available? This was out second times that we made reservations and had to go elsewhere for dinner. Forget it! We'll never come back and strongly encourage everyone to stay away for high chances that you and your family/guests will not have a table at all despite of having reservations. You don't want to scramble at the last minutes like we did trying to find another place to eat for your family and guests. Amelias Kitchen is absolutely the worst! They are unprofessional and inexperienced like someone just opened a restaurant a few days ago.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tucson

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   My review on the food is N/A because we had a 6:15 reservation through Open Table, arrived at 6:05 and waited outside for more than 30 minutes. We ended up leaving because it looked like it was going to take at least another 30-60 minutes before we could get a table. The venue is extremely small with approximately 6 tables available inside. The parking lot is horrible, one entrance, very small, vehicle reverse skills a must. The restaurant was overbooked, I’m guessing through Open Table. I’m not sure if management forgot to set the occupancy threshold or just didn’t want to turn people away. There were probably 5 other groups all with a 6:30 reservation with no open table to give. I’m guessing the food is exceptional, but we never made it to that point. Amelia’s is poorly managed. I would not recommend unless you go at an off peak dining hour. Small venue, horrible parking.
   

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   Susanne

   Tucson

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Amelia's is a local gem. Their food is some of the best in Tucson (even featured in the New York Times!). This little strip mall restaurant is always deservedly busy. Although the space is decorated lovely inside, it's jut not large enough to accommodate the crowd. But, that's okay. The food quality and presentation is worth the wait. Don't miss the birria tacos with caldo ! My husband loves the shrimp tacos. Burros come drenched in amazing sauces that are unique and beautiful. Amelia's is a perfect example of the Tucson Foodie Culture - not to be missed!
   

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   Jennifer

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had heard about Amelia's Kitchen and finally decided to try it. We just returned from Mexico and are newly-inspired to try different kinds of Mexican food. Amelia's live up to our expectations, and then some. With native Spanish-speaking staff, we felt like we were back in Mexico! We didn't realize how small the restaurant is, so were happy we'd made a reservation. We will definitely eat there again.
   

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   Paul

   VIP

   San Antonio

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food in a strip mall. Unassuming location, excellent food and service.
   

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   Susan

   Tucson

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the Bloody Maria and the spinach tamal. Both very good! My husband and his friend had the shrimp chimichanga with red and green sauce - it was huge! Very tasty! My husband's uncle had the carne asada burrito - also very big and very good! We come here often and will be back.
   

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   Shalmali

   VIP

   Tucson

   27 reviews

   3.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Very solid food and drinks. Grant Rd location is small so it will get a bit noisy.
   

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    Nathalie

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Petit restaurant très simple comme décor et ambiance mais excellent rapport qualité-prix. Nous y retournerions sans hésiter. Les drinks sont spectaculaires.
    

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